Prodeo Academy School District

4141 University Ave Ne
Columbia Heights, MN 55421-8888
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Prodeo Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 999 students in Prodeo Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Prodeo Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
999 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

District Rank

Prodeo Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#441 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Prodeo Academy  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Prodeo Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Prodeo Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Prodeo Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.59
# American Indian Students
5 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
259 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
26%
7%
# Hispanic Students
178 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
12%
# Black Students
513 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
51%
12%
# White Students
20 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
2%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
108
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
89
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
110
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
121
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
106
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
100
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
127
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
110
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
74
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
54
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,235 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,227 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Prodeo Academy  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$13 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of Prodeo Academy  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,235
$17,854
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Prodeo Academy  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,227
$18,580
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Prodeo Academy  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Prodeo Academy School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Grades: 5-8
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Grades: PK-1
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Rose Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Grades: PK-1
| 108 students
Rank: #44.
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Grades: 2-4
| 204 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Elementary School
Charter School
170 Rose Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Grades: 2-4
| 123 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Middle School
Charter School
170 Rose Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Grades: 5-6
| 90 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Prodeo Academy School District?
Prodeo Academy School District manages 6 public schools serving 999 students.
What is the rank of Prodeo Academy School District?
Prodeo Academy School District is ranked #453 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Prodeo Academy School District?
51% of Prodeo Academy School District students are Black, 26% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Prodeo Academy School District?
Prodeo Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Prodeo Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,227 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 999 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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